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Even Gretzky never won back-to-back Conn Smythe Trophies as playoff MVP nor did he capture a Cup past the age of 27, while Crosby won his last two at 28 and 29. And before that, it was Mario Lemieux's Penguins, buttressed by some teenager from the Czech Republic named Jaromir Jagr; they lifted the Cup in the springs of 1991 and 1992, cementing Pittsburgh as a hockey town. (more...)

General Manager Jim Rutherford of the Pittsburgh Penguins hugs Ron Hainsey after Game Six of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 11, 2017 in Nashville , Tennessee. "It was definitely different, but I was just happy I could at least listen to it", he said. Crosby , Malkin and others also played in the World Cup of Hockey before the season, making this an even longer year than usual. (more...)

His first contract extension came in 2007 when he signed a five-year, $43.5 million deal ($8.7M per year). "I think the stats speak for themselves", Mason said. "I'm hoping that he's going to save a stick or two from this Cup run", said Bruce Rainnie, executive director of the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame in Halifax, whose collection of memorabilia includes the famous puck-marked clothes dryer that is part of the Crosby legend. (more...)

The Penguins are the first to do it in the salary-cap era. They also became the NHL's first repeat champion since Detroit did it 19 years ago. While the Predators opened eyes with their performance in the playoffs, it was not a total shock because the talent level is high and Peter Laviolette is an excellent coach who has proved he knows how to get the most out of his team. (more...)

He was incredible throughout the entirety of the series, but his game-high 41 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists wasn't enough to send the series back to Cleveland for Game 6. To paraphrase the late, great sports writer Frank Deford with a modern twist, you can yell on social media and scream on TV about who the greatest is, but no one truly knows. (more...)

CNBC contributor Josh Brown tweeted that the Warriors won't visit Trump, even though the team dropped in on President Obama for a White House ceremony honouring their 2015 NBA Finals title. "It should be exciting to go with this group of girls", Wilson said in April. Honestly, I'm just going to go and enjoy the moment, just take it all in. (more...)

It alleges Ronaldo defrauded Spanish tax authorities of $21.8 million between 2011 and 2014. The 32-year-old - the world's highest paid athlete according to Forbes magazine - follows in the steps of Barcelona forward and Argentina star Lionel Messi, who was found guilty of the same offence last year although the sums involved were allegedly smaller. (more...)

But he enters this 117th U.S. Open feeling good and facing a course that caters to his strengths. Rory McIlroy has hit out at critics of the Erin Hills course and feels the layout will suit his game as he chases a second US Open title. (more...)

The cause of death is unknown. Heintz was a 2017 graduate of Kenton High School. In addition to the statement released from Kent State , his high school alma mater released their thoughts and prayers on Twitter following the tragic incident. (more...)

The scores were locked at 10-10 after a lighting-quick first half. The failure to capitalise on their try-scoring opportunities has been the Lions' greatest shortcoming so far on tour, but Warburton, Tommy Seymour and Jonathan Joseph crossed against the Highlanders . (more...)

According to the report, Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren is considering returning to court in order to be grated full custody of their children. The addled golf great recently reserved the entire male inpatient unit of the Jupiter Medical Center near his Florida home for his stint for an addiction to prescription pills, according to Radar Online . (more...)

A breakaway nation of the erstwhile Soviet Union, Kyrgyz Republic would prove formidable opponents. A win today at Bengaluru , will strengthen India's position in the group and double their chances of qualifying for the mega event in 2019. (more...)

The 26-year-old, who netted 37 goals in all competitions last season, will be allowed to leave Lyon this summer if his £60million valuation is met. And Mbappe, who is still just 18 years old, has said any decision about his future will be considered with the help of his family. (more...)

To win this event, Thiem is going to have to beat Djokovic in the quarter-finals at Roland Garros. Later, Ramos deducted him a first serve for playing too slowly again, although, much of the problem is down to the officials haphazardly enforcing the twenty-second rule between points at the Grand Slams . (more...)

He scored 39 last night and became the first player since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to score 30 or more points in five straight Finals games. He was the first player in history to average a triple-double for in the NBA Finals (33.6 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists). (more...)

Golden State locked up its fifth championship in franchise history with a 129-120 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. "Until it gets addressed, until some changes are made, this could be a recurring theme in North Carolina". Trump as of yet has not invited the Warriors to the White House , but it's hard to imagine they'd accept an invitation if one did come their way. (more...)

Roy has averaged a terrible 6.37 in the eight ODI innings so far this season, with as many as six single-digit scores to his name. England can not name their team until the day of the match for anti-corruption reasons, but Morgan said Yorkshire's Bairstow would be a capable replacement for Roy. (more...)

Moore hit a two-run homer off Tyler Glasnow (2-6) in the second and took reliever Dovydas Neverauskas deep over the left field wall in the seventh. The Angels chased NY starter Masahiro Tanaka in the seventh, when Eric Young Jr. "I just tried to be too quick, tried to put a flawless throw, and I messed it up", Pena said. "I'm in the process of trying to fix it". Yankees: All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman is scheduled to throw a simulated game Saturday morning at the team's ... (more...)

He entered with Matt Holliday on third and allowed the Yankees to make it a one-run game with a wild pitch on a strikeout of Didi Gregorius . Sabathia improved to 6-0 with a 1.25 ERA in seven starts after a Yankees loss this season. Reds 6, Cardinals 4: St. Louis kept Scooter Gennett in check a day after his four-homer game, but Patrick Kivlehan had a pinch three-run shot that sparked Cincinnati. (more...)

James had a spectacular series, averaging 33.6 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists but it wasn't enough. "And I did that from day one, and I just tried to stay with that". "If KD was the consolation prize to lose, thanks for that loss, and we're champs this year". "Frankly, I think it's why Trump couldn't be more ill-suited to be president, because he's a blowhard ", Kerr told Sports Illustrated in May. (more...)